With a new school year just around the corner, children, parents, and teachers alike are wondering what this new normal will look like for them. The COVID-19 variants are adding to the confusion and uncertainty leaving many of us wondering, “What does this look like for children going back to school?” Here are some great…
Let’s talk about expectations! I challenge you to think back to pre-pandemic, what may seem like decades ago. Chances are, you went about your trips to the doctor’s office, grocery store, restaurants and beyond without putting much extra thought into the facility’s cleaning teams and schedule. As a society, we have ALWAYS valued facilities that…
BIG news from one of our technology partners!!! FDS is so thrilled to have Hailo Digital Hub as a founding member, Christoph and Roland have tremendously increased the presence of FDS in Europe and we are so grateful to them. We are so appreciative for the help and support they bring to this industry. Thank…
In May, we honored Mental Health Month with a whole new perspective considering the pandemic-related events over the past year. As we continue rolling into June, the topics of wellness and self-compassion have remained heavily on my mind. There is so much joy and excitement right now, with businesses back in full swing, events on…
I’ve talked before about my passion for helping others. My latest work is dedicated to helping create opportunities to increase diversity within the technology field, and continuing support of wonderful causes within our community and our industry. I have been super excited to see a shared commitment to service, philanthropy, volunteering, and giving back here…
Happy Small Business Week! Each year, we celebrate the local families, sole entrepreneurs, and growing organizations who took a chance in the small business world. These men and women who show up day after day, even when things get tough, are the heart and soul of our economy. It’s been a tough year for everyone,…
The first quarter of 2021 has come and gone, and thanks to the distribution of vaccines across the country, there is hope on the horizon! Last year was unlike any other. With the chaos came some incredible innovations for our industry and new practices that we will continue to implement for years to come. Recognizing…
It’s a blissful time of year – spring is here! I don’t know about you, but there’s a little extra magic in the air thanks to the feeling of new beginnings brought by this season. We’re feeling extra inspired at Cummins Facility Services (CFS) following National Cleaning Week, which took place the last week of…
The ‘Race to Zero’ is a term that has recently taken the facility services industry by storm. This concept can be defined as driving down the cost of facility services by harnessing the latest and greatest technologies, with the ultimate goal being as close to zero profit margin as possible. Seems bizarre, right? While this…
We are so excited to share the below press release from our partners at FDS! Berlin, February 2021: FDS (Facility Data Standard) and the BACnet Interest Group Europe (BIG-EU) announce that they started a joint working group. The main objective is the evaluation of opportunities to exchange data between building automation and facility services to…